Driver killed after two-car crash in Perthshire

A DRIVER has died and two people are being treated in hospital after a two-car crash on a rural road.

The collision involved a Silver Audi and a red Ford at around 11.20pm yesterday on an unclassified road between St Madoes and Errol in Perthshire.

The 44-year-old man driving the Ford died at the scene of the crash, while two men, aged 35 and 31, who were travelling in the Audi were seriously injured and taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee for treatment.

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash and asked any witnesses to contact them on the non-emergency 101 number.

As with all deaths, a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.